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Huawei Mate 40E vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2021
Comparison between Huawei Mate 40E and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2021: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Mate 40E | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Camera | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate 40E, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 25 W
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2021, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,200 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP53
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mate 40E | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 990E | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MP14 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.86 GHz Best value | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 433,894 | 721,039 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.86 GHz, 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.36 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.95 GHz. | 1x Cortex-A77 at 2.84 GHz, 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.4 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Mate 40E | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, White, Black | White, Blue, Red, Green, Purple, Bronze |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.5 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Body Height | 158.6 mm | 159.8 mm |
| Weight | 188 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 83 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Plastic, Aluminium Alloy, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP68 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Mate 40E | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,200 mAh | 4,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Reverse Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
| Wireless charging power | 40 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Mate 40E | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,376 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 405 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Mate 40E | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Mate 40E | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, 3D face recognition | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Mate 40E | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 13 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate 40E | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | — |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.503 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.355 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Mate 40E | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+, aptX |
Technical
| Specification | Mate 40E | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | OCE-AN50 | — |
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